NYT Dictionary
UNLOVELY
/ˈənləvliː/AdjectiveNounUN-love-lyun-love-ly · 3 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
unattractive, ugly
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English unlovely, onlovely, unlovelich, equivalent to un- + lovely.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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